(2010-08-23) Gap Adventures Responds To Increasing Demand For Small-Ship Cruising & Sailing Vo
Adventure tour operator highlights voyages to Amazon, Antarctica, Galapagos, Greece,
Toronto, August 23, 2010—If there’s one major trend Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com) has been tracking in recent years, it’s the growing demand among adventure travellers for small-ship cruising and sailing options that offer an alternative to mega-ship voyages.
Case in point: the tour operator’s unforgettable Arctic cruise program is completely sold out for 2010. In the case of Gap Adventures’ Greek sailing program, the trip offering has grown from operating two to five boats in just six years to satisfy demand, while the ever-expanding Thailand sailing program, launched in 2009, virtually sold out in its first year. Plans are already afoot to include Ko Samui sailing trips in Thailand from June to September 2011 to meet the year-round demand. While each of these voyages is different, they all share the tour operator’s trademark sustainable and authentic thrills—and always save plenty of time to enjoy the unique local wildlife and intriguing cultures.
It’s safe to say that Gap Adventures has long brought happiness to the lives of maritime-travel fans with its full slate of cruising and sailing experiences covering the globe—from the icy shores of Antarctica to the steamy jungles of the Amazon River Delta. Indeed, for fans of the high seas, few vacation options are more intriguing than setting out on the open ocean with a small group of new friends to explore remote islands, cruise the crystal blue waters off sun-kissed beaches or skim the ocean’s surface alongside bottlenose dolphins or humpback whales.
“We always pay close attention to industry trends, and we’re happy to satisfy the demands of this growing community of sailing and cruising enthusiasts,” said Gap Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip. “We love changing people’s lives with our trips and these are virtually guaranteed to achieve that goal.”
For those with an interest in small ship cruising & sailing, Gap Adventures has some unforgettable voyages:
Thailand Sailing Adventure (starting at $1,409 CAD per adult, trip code ATSA)—A relaxing seven-day island hop in Southern Thailand, the trip explores some of the world’s most pristine turtle and manta ray-laden waters aboard a spacious 37-foot sailing catamaran
Greek Islands Sailing Adventure Santorini to Santorini (starting at $1,839 CAD per adult, trip code GVSS)—There’s probably no better way to visit some of the world’s most beautiful islands than aboard one of Gap Adventures’ 50-foot yachts. The 10-day voyage explores ancient archaeological sites, taverna-lined harbours and offers plenty of chances to try local Ouzo on picturesque Greek islands including Naxos, Paros, Ios, Mykonos and Santorini
Voyage Galapagos (starting at $3,409 CAD per adult, trip code EV10P)—Enjoy the amazing wildlife of the Galapagos Islands aboard Gap Adventures’ 72-foot g1 motor yacht on this unforgettable 10-day voyage led by Galapagos National Park-certified staff and a naturalist guide
Antarctica Classic (starting at $5,479 CAD per adult, trip code XVCASX)—An awe-inspiring 11-day adventure aboard M/S Expedition exploring the rugged South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula—home to some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes and impressive wildlife including huge penguin rookeries, seal colonies and whales. This is the ultimate trip for fans of cold-weather cruising
Amazon Riverboat Adventure (starting at $1,949 CAD, trip code PVIIT)—Journey down the mighty Amazon River on this 10-day voyage of discovery. Interact with local people, learn about ‘life on the river’ and take in diverse wildlife including sloths, toucans and pink dolphins
For more information, visit www.gapadventures.com
About Gap Adventures
Gap Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 100,000 global travellers annually. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure – people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, Gap Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its passengers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com and www.planeterra.org
Media Contact:
Lisa Warner
Senior Marketing Manager, Gap Adventures
416-260-0999, ex. 1843
lisaw@gap.ca
About Us: About Gap Adventures
Gap Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 100,000 global travellers annually. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure – people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, Gap Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its passengers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com and www.planeterra.org
Contact Info: Media Contact:
Lisa Warner
Senior Marketing Manager, Gap Adventures
416-260-0999, ex. 1843
lisaw@gap.ca
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